Dining Table Model 611 by Silvio Coppola for Bernini, Italy, 1966

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Dining Table with Integrated Ceramic Trays Manufactured by Bernini, Italy, circa 1960s Solid walnut, ceramic inserts by Bernini Designed by … Read more Dining Table with Integrated Ceramic Trays Manufactured by Bernini, Italy, circa 1960s Solid walnut, ceramic inserts by Bernini Designed by Silvio Coppola for Bernini in the 1960s, this table exemplifies the designer’s restrained architectural language and his deep commitment to structural integrity and functional elegance. Executed in solid walnut, the table’s rectilinear frame and thick proportions are softened by refined joinery and subtle chamfers that express Bernini’s exceptional craftsmanship. The composition is defined by two robust leg supportsconnected by a solid stretcher beam, giving the table a sculptural, monolithic presence reminiscent of postwar Italian rationalism. At the center of the tabletop, a removable wooden lid conceals a pair of white glazed ceramic trays, marked “Bernini.” These ceramic elements serve both as a decorative focal point and as a practical compartment for serving or storing small items—an ingenious example of Coppola’s synthesis of craft, innovation, and function. This rare model captures Silvio Coppola’s sculptural minimalism at its most architectural, combining warm materiality with utilitarian precision. Conceived as part of Bernini’s 1960s production, it represents the enduring dialogue between Italian modernism and artisanal execution. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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